
Anderson Luiz Ferrari
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Florianópolis - State of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Toptal member since March 7, 2016
Anderson is a software engineer committed to delivering effective solutions to complex problems. With more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry, he has worked on projects including custom web applications, collaboration portals, ERP and CMS systems, mobile apps, and business intelligence platforms. Anderson holds an MBA in project management and is certified as a PMP and MCSD (.NET).
Portfolio
Experience
- .NET - 10 years
- C# - 10 years
- C#.NET - 10 years
- ASP.NET - 8 years
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - 8 years
- Project Management - 7 years
- JavaScript - 4 years
- CTO - 3 years
Preferred Environment
C#, TypeScript, Node.js, Supabase, Next.js
The most amazing...
...product I've built was an IoT project to automate the restaurant weighing process.
Work Experience
Senior Back-end Engineer
Geniuslink
- Handled microservices development using C#, RabbitMQ, and MassTransit.
- Utilized AI-assisted development to create and maintain C# back-end services.
- Supported a service handling more than 6 million requests per day.
Senior Software Engineer and Architect
PATH Administrators (via Toptal)
- Developed a back end and web API (ASP.NET Core) for a benefits management system.
- Developed new product features design (wireframes and mockups).
- Managed CI/CD and DevOps processes, including hosting and CI/CD on Azure, Azure Blob Storage, SQL Database, and more.
Software Engineer
Nomiku (via Toptal)
- Developed mobile and front-end applications using React, GraphQL, GraphCool, Redux-Saga, React Native, and Expo.
- Developed a back end using Node.js, Serverless, and AWS Lambda.
- Implemented integrations with Auth0, Mailchimp, Sentry, and Twilio.
Software Engineer
Round Pegs (via Toptal)
- Developed an innovative solution for clinical analysis laboratories. Implemented a streamlined flow to collect patient examination information using barcodes and mobile solutions.
- Developed a bot assistant connected to Slack.
- Implemented hardware integration for a Zebra thermal label printer (ZPL and EPL layouts) and a barcode reader.
Senior Software Engineer
EmpowerTech
- Handled IoT and hardware integration projects using C#, ASP.NET MVC, Angular, and React.
- Developed a solution for restaurants with hardware integration (thermal printer, weighing scale, display monitor, and sound).
- Developed IoT solutions and hardware integrations using Raspberry Pi, ESP8266, Arduino, electronic component prototyping and wiring, and Qt/C++.
- Developed an Angular front end for Navut products (now NestReady https://www.nestready.ai/about).
Software Engineer | Business Analyst | Project Manager
STML IT Solutions/inDecks
- Managed the DPaschoal Electronic Auto-Parts Catalog. Technologies used included .NET, WPF, Oracle, SQL Server 2014, and SSIS.
- Developed a CMS platform for interacting with the medical community (Sanofi Medical Services: Medicalservices.com.br/ ). Umbraco CMS (.NET, C#, Razor).
- Developed DPaschoal's "Find the Store" app widget used for their clients to find the stores near them. (Dpaschoal.com.br/encontre-loja). SharePoint custom development.
- Developed intranet portals using SharePoint Online for companies like Grupo Algar (the fifth-biggest telecom in Brazil: algar.com.br) and Light Eletrecidade Rio de Janeiro (light.com.br).
- Created multiple apps for Microsoft, Brasoftware, Odebrecht, Vale, Fundação Vale, TV1, UOL, Movile, Ingresso Rápido, Liberty Seguros, BRQ, Light RJ, Algar, Telefonica/Vivo, CPTM, Sanofi, DPaschoal, Yamana Gold, Comgás, Azul Linhas Aéreas, TJSP, and Serasa.
Business Analyst | IT Project Manager
Ciatech E-Learning
- Developed a custom e-learning platform for big companies in Brazil.
- Handled business analysis, design, and development of multiple tools: course player (SCORM), chats, FAQ, forums, quizzes, Tests, Exams, and so on.
- Created solutions for big companies and startups in Brazil, like Citibank, Odebrecht, Redecard, Federal Ministry of Culture and Education, Brasil Telecom/Oi, Magazine Luiza, Sorridents, and Brooksfield Inc.
BI Specialist | IT Project Manager
uCube Business Intelligence Solutions
- Developed custom business intelligence solutions.
- Developed the Touch BI Solution: a project where the users could explore company KPIs on a large touch display with animated controls (Youtube.com/watch?v=pazQxsXanA8).
- Managed projects based on PMI/PMBook best practices.
Senior Software Engineer
Citibank Global Banking
- Handled front-end and back-end development using Microsoft Stack (.NET, SQL SERVER, and more).
- Maintained internal legacy applications for the Global Banking division.
- Awarded the GDC-Global Banking Performance prize twice (in 2008 and 2009).
Software Developer
Spendvision.com (now Fraedom) - Auckland, New Zealand
- Developed a front and back end using C#, JavaScript, XML, and XSLT.
- Developed a spend management system using the Microsoft stack.
- Conducted R&D projects, including an app to track server usage metrics, fast database bulk loading with BizTalk, and API integrations with third-party applications.
Software Developer
Dell Computers | Global Development Center
- Implemented load balancing hardware integration with the internal Salesforce solution.
- Helped the project manager with project plans, WBSs, schedules, creation of a risk plan, configuration management, and more.
- Conducted general software development using Microsoft Stack (C#, ASP.NET, MVC, and SQL).
Back-end Developer | Team Leader
Paradigma Business Solutions
- Developed eCommerce and eProcurement solutions: auction, reverse auction, and product showcase.
- Developed the first versions of the framework and architecture used for the Paradigma Web Business Center platform.
- Led the Internal development team on an integration with our partner's eCommerce solution.
Developer
HBsis Informática (now Ambevtech)
- Developed software using the Microsoft stack (Visual Basic 6 and SQL Server) and PowerBuilder.
- Developed the first version of the helpdesk solution 0800net (now https://ellevo.com/).
- Created BI reports and dashboards for Ambev (American Beverage Company).
Developer | Support
Gen SC Informática
- Handled technical support (helpdesk) for GeneXus developers.
- Developed software using GeneXus, Clipper, and FoxPro for MS-DOS and Windows.
- Developed a real estate solution using GeneXus.
Software Developer
Gestão Informática
- Worked on the development of new features for the company ERP solution.
- Developed using mainframe LINC language on Unix.
- Worked on my first professional software development position, back in 1994.
Experience
DPaschoal Electronic Catalog (KDaPEÇA)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etjyCtX-wWESanofi Medical Services Portal
Light Web Portal
Preparing Navut for TechStars Boston Femo-Fay
I helped them to launch the new version that was presented on the TechStars Boston Demo day (April-2016) and some other improvements after that.
My main role has been front-end/AngularJS development.
Improvements on Navut's Web Solution
The main tech stack is JavaScript/ES6 (Angular, React, Lodash, Recompose), Rest API, Google Maps API.
ALM with VSTS Training
Education
Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) in Project Management (PMI)
FIAP | IT and Business School of São Paulo - São Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
FURB | Regional University of Blumenau - Blumenau, SC, Brazil
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
PMI | Project Management Institute
MCSD.Net (Early Archiver): Microsoft Certified Solution Developer: Microsoft .Net
Microsoft
MCAD.Net - Microsoft Application Developer: Microsoft .Net
Microsoft
MCSD - Microsoft Certified Solution Developer: Visual Studio 6.0
Microsoft
MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Web API, React, Node.js, React Redux, Google Maps, REST APIs, Fiscal Printer API (Daruma), Lodash, Stripe, Vue, Vue 2, SignalR, WebRTC, D3.js, Twilio API, Google Maps API, Google Maps SDK, Azure Blob Storage API, Entity Framework, Azure Cognitive Services, Redux-Saga, Immutable.js, Underscore.js, HTML5 Web Workers, Google API, jQuery
Tools
Visual Studio 2019, Visual Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Project, Git, GitHub, JSX, Azure DevOps Services, Jira, Trello, Expo, Karma, Webpack, Roslyn, Kestrel, NPM, React Apollo, Emacs, Axure RP Pro, Visual Studio Online (VSO), Mailchimp, Redux Thunk, Sentry, AWS IAM, Expo.io, Auth0, Language Understanding Intelligent Service (LUIS), Microsoft Power BI, Power Pivot, InfoPath, CircleCI, SSAS, You Only Look Once (YOLO), Microsoft Power Apps, Dapper, RabbitMQ, Azure App Service
Languages
C#.NET, EMCAScript 2015, ES7, JavaScript, ECMAScript (ES6), SQL, C#, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, TypeScript 3, TypeScript 2, GraphQL, TypeScript, XML/XSLT, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), ASP.NET Razor, HTML, PHP, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Python, SCSS, Bash, Visual Basic, Visual Basic 6 (VB6), VB.NET, XML, XSLT, Clipper, PowerBuilder, Visual FoxPro, C++, UML, Zebra Programming Language (ZPL)
Frameworks
.NET Core, ASP.NET Core 2, Entity Framework Core, Angular, ASP.NET Core, .NET, ASP.NET Web API, IdentityServer 4, ASP.NET Core MVC, .NET 5, ASP.NET Identity, ASP.NET, Redux, ASP.NET MVC, AngularJS, .NET 8, ASP.NET Web Forms, React Native, Blazor, Bootstrap, Bootstrap 3, Angular Material, Jest, OAuth 2, Razor, Razor Pages, Next.js, Material UI, Cypress, Graphcool, Yarn, Electron, Express.js, Entity, Blueprint, ML.NET, SharePoint Framework (SPFx), MassTransit, Tailwind CSS
Paradigms
ETL, Scrum, Agile, Continuous Delivery (CD), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Microservices Architecture, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, REST, Responsive, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), Incremental Development, API Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Testing, Test-driven Development (TDD)
Platforms
Microsoft, Telerik, Web, Azure, Firebase, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Docker, Android, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Heroku, Mobile, Linux, Windows, MacOS, Unix, Azure Service Fabric, Twilio, AWS Lambda, Microsoft Bot Framework, QlikView, Xamarin, SharePoint, Arduino
Storage
Azure SQL, Azure SQL Databases, Relational Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Blobs, Database Modeling, Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), NoSQL, MySQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Cloud Services, PostgreSQL, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Redis, MongoDB, Microsoft Entra ID
Industry Expertise
Project Management, Banking & Finance
Other
Back-end, Full-stack, Data Modeling, API Integration, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), PMI, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Integration, Product Design, Project Management Professional (PMP), Software Engineering, Project Planning, Front-end Development, CTO, Full-stack Development, eCommerce, APIs, Front-end, ETL Tools, Architecture, Technical Leadership, Systems Analysis, System Architecture Design, IT Systems Architecture, Leadership, Hardware/OS Communication, Real Estate, Financial Systems, Serverless, Software Architecture, Internet of Things (IoT), Requirements & Specifications, Communication, Hardware Integration, Web Scraping, RESTful Microservices, Azure Blob Storage, Payments, Security, Identity Server, Lambda Functions, WebSockets, Microsoft Data Transformation Services (now SSIS), Responsive Design, Responsive UI, Angular Bootstrap, Material Design, PWA, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), MVP Design, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), SDKs, Startups, Startup Weekend, Lean Startups, Lean, QR Codes, Content Management Systems (CMS), i18n, System Architecture, System Requirements, Business Strategy, Azure Data Factory (ADF), GeneXus, Embedded Systems, Reporting, Hardware Load Balancing (HLD), LINC 4GL, DOM, Sagas, Styled-components, Apollo, Azure Virtual Machines, Apps, Chatbots, Bots, Service Workers, BizTalk, Project Design, Software Design, Commercial Banking, Barcode Library, Barcode Reader, Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), Interfacing Hardware Devices from a Browser, SharePoint PnP, Microsoft Graph API, Microsoft Dataverse, Office 365, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neural Networks, Supabase
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